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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 139.49 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 139.49 and 76.30 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 139.49 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/139.49 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 139.49 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 10,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643.09/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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